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Patent GB-2343597-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia access system with plug and play and remote communication
Inventor: NEWLIN DOUGLAS J
IPC: H04L12/12
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A multimedia access system comprises a fist multimedia access device 260, in wire or wireless communication with a multimedia network 202 (22, Figure 1), comprising a first application specific module (38, Figure 1), detachably coupled (plug and play) to a first application independent module (28, Figure 1), a first application specific transceiver (45, Figure 1) for communicating with a first application specific device 204 (47, Figure 1) and a second application specific transceiver for remote communication, e.g. a wireless link, with a second application specific device 218. The remote communication may comprise the transmission of RF video signals, in which case the second application specific transceiver is a video transmitter and the second application specific device is provided with a video receiver, or an infra-red link. The application specific devices may be associated with a telephone, computer, video, camera, game, home energy management system, home banking, or home security and the information communicated may be audio signals, image signals, data signals or control signals. Further multimedia access devices may be provided for linking further application specific devices to the multimedia network and each further multimedia device may communicate either directly or remotely with a plurality of application specific devices (Figure 4).
Patent GB-2358433-A (GB)
Title: Connecting an i.c. engine breather pipe to the exhaust system
Inventor: DARLEY ANDREW
IPC: F01M13/02
Filed: 2000-01-20
Abstract: Breather pipe 3 is connected, eg by hose clip 26, to a nozzle 23 which is secured inside a larger diameter adapter 21 welded to the wall of the exhaust tailpipe 5 close to the muffler. The outlet end of the nozzle 23 is set back from the junction 22 of the adapter 21 and the exhaust pipe 5. This arrangement leads to a substantial temperature difference between the exhaust gas steam and the nozzle 23 such that oil droplets in or around the nozzle 23 do not carbonise. In a modification, a thermally insulating insert (37, fig.3) is placed in a recess in the adaptor (31) ceramic insulating material. The invention may obviate the need for the conventional breather gas/oil separator but one can be provided.
Patent GB-2347422-A (GB)
Title: 4-Phenyl-pyridine derivatives
Inventor: BOS MICHAEL
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula <EMI ID=1.1 HE=35 WI=45 LX=701 LY=119 TI=CF> <BR> <PC>wherein<BR> R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogen or trifluoromethyl;<BR> R<SP>1</SP> is hydrogen or halogen; or<BR> R and R<SP>1</SP> may be together -CH=CH-CH=CH-;<BR> R<SP>2</SP> and R<SP>2'</SP> are independently from each other hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, lower alkoxy or cyano; or<BR> R<SP>2</SP> and R<SP>2'</SP> may be together -CH=CH-CH=CH-, optionally substituted by one or two substituents selected from lower alkyl or lower alkoxy;<BR> R<SP>3</SP> is hydrogen, lower alkyl or form a cycloalkyl group;<BR> R<SP>4</SP> is hydrogen, -N(R<SP>5</SP>)<SB>2</SB>, -N(R<SP>5</SP>)(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>n</SB>OH, -N(R<SP>5</SP>)S(O)<SB>2</SB>-lower alkyl, -N(R<SP>5</SP>)S(O)<SB>2</SB>-phenyl, -N=CH-N(R<SP>5</SP>)<SB>2</SB>, -N(R<SP>5</SP>)C(O)R<SP>5</SP> or a cyclic tertiary amine of the group <EMI ID=1.2 HE=27 WI=40 LX=667 LY=1284 TI=CF> <BR> <PC>R<SP>5</SP> is, independently from each other, hydrogen, C<SB>3</SB>-<SB>6</SB>-cycloalkyl, benzyl or lower alkyl;<BR> R<SP>6</SP> is hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, -(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>n</SB>COO-lower alkyl, -N(R<SP>5</SP>)CO-lower alkyl, hydroxy-lower alkyl, cyano, -(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>n</SB>O(CH  Þ  )<SB>n</SB>OH, -CHO or a 5-or 6 membered heterocyclic group, optionally bonded via an alkylene group,<BR> X is -C(O)N(R<SP>5</SP>)-, -(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>m</SB>O-, -(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>m</SB>N(R<SP>5</SP>)-, -N(R<SP>5</SP>)C(O)-, or -N(R<SP>5</SP>)(CH<SB>2</SB>)m-;<BR> n is 0 - 4; and<BR> m is 1 or 2;<BR> and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds of formula I show a high affinity to the NK-1 receptor. They may be used for the treatment of diseases, which relate to NK-1 receptor antagonists.
Patent GB-2349915-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid exhaust manifold for i.c. engines
Inventor: LANDGRAF MICHAEL MARVIN
IPC: B21D53/88
Filed: 2000-04-12
Abstract: The body 12 of the exhaust manifold 10 is made separately from the flanges 14-24 which are joined later to the body 12, eg by welding. The body may be cast from stainless steel or may be made by stamping, forming, bending or cutting. The flanges 14-24 may be made from steel by casting, stamping and/or powder metal sintering processes. A boss 58 may be provided for connecting eg an oxygen sensor, EGR assembly or electric thermactor assembly. The invention removes the need for machining the flanges after making the manifold. There are claims to methods of producing automobile components which are not restricted to exhaust manifolds.
Patent GB-2349105-A (GB)
Title: Double layered vacuum cleaner filter
Inventor: STORER MARK PETER
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A filter assembly, for use in a vacuum cleaner upstream of its motor, comprises a foam filter portion 14, 120 adjacent to and upstream of a second filter portion 16, 116 wherein the second filter portion consists of an electrostatic or HEPA grade filter medium, the first and second portions being held directly adjacent one another by means of a filter housing 12, 112. The first filter portion also has a tab 28, 328 located on a surface remote from the second filter portion to facilitate removal of the first filter portion from the filter housing when it is clogged with dust for washing or replacement. The first filter portion may also comprise an electrostatic filter located on the side of the foam filter facing the second filter (150, Fig 8a). The second filter portion is preferably washable. The filter assembly optionally includes a plate-like portion 26 to aid positioning the connector portion 24 in the correct orientation in the vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2368745-A (GB)
Title: Amplifier for a loudspeaking mobile phone
Inventor: LI KAIMAN
IPC: H04M1/215
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: The amplifier device comprises a unit 4 into which is received a hands-free earphone 2. The body includes a seat or recess (3, fig 2) for the earpiece at the base of which lies a microphone (5, fig 2). Sounds emitted by the earphone are picked up by the microphone, amplified (8, fig 2) and passed to the loudspeaker 7. The invention provides an alternative loudspeaking arrangement for an in-car telephone.
Patent GB-2370008-A (GB)
Title: Method of displaying the torque value of a torque applying tool
Inventor: HSIEH CHIH-CHING
IPC: B25B23/144
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: A method of displaying the torque value of a torque applying tool is based on the effect that resistance is directly proportional to unit length and indirectly proportional to unit area and also the use of a material having a predetermined coefficient of resistance for the torque applying tool. A variation of resistance is outputted to a Wheatstone bridge circuit when operated to turn a workpiece so that the Wheatstone bridge circuit converts the variation of resistance of the output of the torque applying tool into a voltage signal, which is then amplified through an amplifier, then converted into a digital signal through processor means for output through an output device, such as colour light display and buzzer means.
Patent GB-2359067-A (GB)
Title: Closeboarded box walls
Inventor: HARVEY JOHN DAVID
IPC: A47B75/00
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: The closeboarded walls 1,2 of a potato-storage or other box are restrained from racking by metal nail-plates 12 sandwiched between the edges of abutting sawn-timber boards 3,5 of the wall. Each nail-plate 12 has rows of prongs 14 struck up in opposite directions from the plate 12, and is inserted between the edges of abutting boards 3,5 before they are compressed hard onto one another edge to edge in make up of the respective wall 1,2. Both abutting edges are pierced by the prongs 14 during compression, and the boards 3,5 are nailed to corner posts 4 of the box before compression is released.
Patent GB-2374942-A (GB)
Title: RF sensor using Seebeck effect
Inventor: KENNEDY LESLIE WILLIAM
IPC: G01R21/04
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: The RF power passing through a given position in a monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) is determined using the Seebeck effect. The MMIC includes at least certain components of a voltage creating circuit, including a first Seebeck junction (1) on the MMIC at a given position and a second Seebeck junction (5) at a different position. The voltage generated between the two junctions (1, 5) as a result of differential heating caused by the passage of RF power though the given position is measured with a voltmeter (9). By calibration, the RF power is related to a measured Seebeck voltage created when the circuit is in operation and hence can be determined. The Seebeck circuitry may be independent of the MMIC circuitry or be integrated into the active circuitry of the MMIC itself. The invention is said to operate in the 2 to 100 GHz range, but preferably in the 10 to 30 GHz range.
Patent GB-2375168-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable cooking apparatus
Inventor: TIM JOSEPH TSANG CHI
IPC: F24C15/08
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: A cooking installation (1), particularly a wok station, is adjustable in height. The height adjustment is effected by a powered hydraulic lifting and lowering system, (15, 18-26) but may alternatively be effected by a mechanical system, for example a rack and pinion mechanism or a system using threaded rods with engaging ballscrews. These mechanisms may be operated by an electric motor, or manually with a crank handle.
Patent GB-2376613-A (GB)
Title: Signal distortion correction using predistortion
Inventor: COPE MARK
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: The digital predistorter multiplies the input signal with coefficients obtained from look-up tables. To reduce the amount of storage required, the coefficients are stored in partial form and are either reconstituted by addition of a constant (44, Figure 3b not shown) prior to application to the input signal or the retrieved coefficients are applied directly to the input signal and the resulting modified signal is then combined with the original input signal (34, Figure 2a). The predistorter counteracts the effects of distortion in a signal output device such as a RF power amplifier. Also disclosed is a means for compensating for the effects of amplifier memory, using filters (figures 2c and 3c, now shown).
Patent GB-2382201-A (GB)
Title: Storage unit for emergency equipment with SMS notification if equipemnt removed
Inventor: BARNES THOMAS
IPC: B63C9/22
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: An alarmed housing, or cabinet, is provided for life-saving equipment such as a torpedo float 8 life-buoy or life-belt. The torpedo float is located on hooks 7 and 9 coupled to a pivot system (figure 5). Thus the weight of the float provides a restoring force for the pivot. Upon removal of the equipment from the housing an authorised person is notified by a SMS or text message received on a standard GSM mobile telephone. In addition an emergency intercom or telephone 2 is provided within the cabinet to dial a pre-programmed telephone number, such as 999 for the coastguard.
Patent GB-2370937-A (GB)
Title: Motion compensation of images in the frequency domain
Inventor: CLAYTON JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: Motion compensation of a sequence of image fields 0-5 is carried out in the frequency domain. Phase correlation 10 between corresponding picture areas of a pair of time-spaced, input fields 1,4 may be used to produce a set of motion-vector estimates that may be used for filtering the relevant areas of each field 1,4 of the pair by interpolation 11,12 with the corresponding area of its preceding and following input-fields 0,2 and 3,5 of the sequence, to produce a frame-approximation to that field 1,4 through combination of the individually-filtered areas. The filtering in each case involves respective application (24-26, Fig 7) of weighting coefficients to corresponding spatial-frequency components of the relevant picture areas of three fields, and summation (28) of the weighted components. The coefficients may be calculated or selected (27) according to the motion-vector estimate associated with each picture area. Repetition 13 of the phase-correlation step using the frame-approximations may refine each motion-vector estimate for repeating 14,15 the three-field interpolation processes to derive better frame-approximations. Transformation 34 from the frequency to spatial domain takes place preferably after two or more reiterations, or preferably when convergence is reached for all constituent picture areas.
Patent GB-2369128-A (GB)
Title: Flood protection apparatus for a toilet
Inventor: JONES ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: E03D11/00
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: Flood protection apparatus is disclosed for resisting entry of floodwater in a toilet. The apparatus comprises a sealing portion (14) and securing means wherein the sealing portion is retained in position by the securing means to substantially seal an outlet of the toilet bowl. Once the risk of flooding has passed, the apparatus can be removed. A removable closure for an overflow outlet pipe is also claimed.
Patent GB-2368867-A (GB)
Title: Method for hanging tubulars involving tubular expansion
Inventor: BAILEY GARY L
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: A method of hanging a liner (14) within a casing (10), involves placing the liner (14) in overlapping relationship with the casing (10). A spacer (16) may be located between the liner (14) and casing (10), such that when the liner (14) is expanded, the spacer (16) is also expanded. The liner (14) is expanded beyond the yield point, such that it, or the spacer (16), engages the inside of the casing (10), thereby stressing the casing (10) within its elastic limits. The assembly then contracts to form a tight structural support and a high pressure seal between the casing (10) and the liner (14). Expansion of the assembly is accomplished by a hydraulic ram (32, fig 5B) and an expandible collet assembly (fig 5A).
Patent GB-2382158-A (GB)
Title: Automatic temporary de-activation of a brake system for controlling a vehicle to a target speed
Inventor: THOMPSON PETER
IPC: B60K31/10
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: An automatic vehicle speed control system for controlling a braking means of a vehicle eg. brakes 16,17 having a control unit 22 having the aim of maintaining a target speed such as when descending a hill, has a push-button switch 32 operable by the driver to activate and de-activate the control unit. The system temporarily de-activates or puts on standby the target speed control if the vehicle speed is above 35 kph or an accelerator pedal 30 is depressed by more than 20{, and fully de-activates the target speed control if the vehicle speed is above 60 kph or if the vehicle ignition is switched off for more than 6 hours. If the control is temporarily de-activated, it resumes when the condition causing it is no longer detected. If the control is fully deactivated, it may be reactivated by the switch 32. Unit 22 also controls antilock braking and traction control.
Patent GB-2383501-A (GB)
Title: Control of downlink power in a multicast mobile communication system
Inventor: KIM SUNG-HOON
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: In a multicast or broadcast system involving a Node B communicating with a plurality of User Equipments (UE) within its cell area, it is advantageous to simultaneously ensure that all users receive an adequate signal whilst using radio resources efficiently. In the invention, the Node B transmits common information to UEs. This may be the multimedia multicast/broadcast service data MMBS. The individual UEs measure signal quality, e.g. SIR or QoS and if less than a threshold transmit transmission power control (TPC) bits back to tye Node B. As long as at least one TPC is received, the Node B transmitter increases its power, until all UEs are receiving a satisfactory quality of signal. The system may be arranged such that different configurations of channels are used in this process according to whether the number of UEs in the cell exceeds a threshold or not. Also disclosed are methods of adjusting the UE transmitter power, handoff and detailed decsiptions of the channels used in call set up.
Patent GB-2381473-A (GB)
Title: An air filter assembly
Inventor: FAGAN PAUL
IPC: B01D46/42
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: An air filter assembly comprises an air filter housing (1) constructed from a non-combustible material and a paper air filter element (2) located within the housing. The housing has an air inlet (3) and an air outlet (4) and an automatic closing device provided, in the inlet and in the outlet. Preferably each device comprises a spring loaded 'butterfly' or flap (5), opposingly held in a normally open position, against spring (6) tension provided by a taut length of material (7), which will melt and break when heated such as in the event of a fire within the housing. The material may be a thin nylon line, routed in such a way within the filter housing so as to expose it to the heat from any fire whilst not interfering with conventional replacement of the air filter element. If a fire occurs within the housing, the butterflies or flaps simultaneously and quickly rotate to a closed position to contain the fire within the housing. To improve the air seal between the peripheral edge of the butterfly and the housing, a rebate (8) is provided around the inner circumference of the housing.
Patent GB-2398970-A (GB)
Title: Time clock synchronisation between a base station and wireless mobile transceivers
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN BENNY
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A wireless communications network, comprises a plurality of mobile stations, each include a time clock and a processor, the network generates and sends synchronisation messages indicating the time, upon receipt of the message, the processor uses it to adjust the mobile stations' time clock. The time reference for the message may be obtained from an external source such as a global positioning system, GPS. The message may be a SDS type. The mobile station may conform to the TETRA specification.
Patent GB-2399658-A (GB)
Title: Online operations and maintenance manuals
Inventor: SMITH STUART JAMES ROY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: An online method for producing an operations and maintenance manual for a building or a construction project, are disclosed. The manual comprises content portions provided by a plurality of contractors. The method includes the steps of providing to the plurality of contractors, access to an online data repository; obtaining respective content portions, via a communications network, from the plurality of contractors; obtaining final approval of the content from an authorised party; and publishing the manual upon obtaining final approval. The content portions are preferably obtained from the contractors during construction of the building or project and are obtained using Active Server Pages via the Internet.
Patent GB-2399831-A (GB)
Title: Attachment device for roofing panels
Inventor: HOLLOWAY WYNN PETER
IPC: E04B7/22
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: An attachment device 101, 102 for retaining roof panels (110, Fig 1) on a pitched roof comprises a right angle triangular cross-section. The triangle shape is formed with an apex angle   a  ,   b  substantially equal to the pitch angle of the roof, a base side 51, 61 for securing to the top or bottom of the panel (110, Fig 1) and a hypotenuse 53, 63. The base side 51, 51 is adapted to locate in a recess in the end of the roof panel 110.
Patent GB-2404626-A (GB)
Title: Greeting card
Inventor: PARTRIDGE REBECCA ELIZABETH
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A greeting card 10 comprising a card body, a container 15 secured to the body which holds plant nourishment 20, a seal 17 on the open end of the container 15 to prevent leakage, the seal 17 being arranged to receive a plant 19 and enable it to receive nourishment 20. The container 15 may be a test tube, and it may be secured to the card body by double sided adhesive tape 16. The container seal 17 may comprise a cap, which may be made of rubber and provided with a hole to receive the plant 19. The nourishment 20 may be water, which may be added to the container 15 by a pipette. The greeting card may be mailed in a reinforced, addressable box envelope. A method of providing a user with the described greeting card has also been claimed.
Patent GB-2390177-A (GB)
Title: Process cartridge toner supply arrangement
Inventor: WANG JUI-CHI
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A process cartridge toner supply arrangement used in a laser printer for controlling supply of toner includes a developing device receiving member (1), having toner receiving openings <B>11</B> and a toner accommodating portion, and a replaceable toner supply member (2), having a toner accommodating portion and toner supplying openings (<B>21</B>). A blocking member is provided between the receiving member (1) and the toner supply member (2) and is moveable to close/open the toner passage way between the toner receiving openings <B>11</B> and the toner supplying openings <B>21</B>. In one embodiment, the blocking member comprises slidable cover members covering the toner receiving openings and toner supply openings and in a second embodiment, the blocking member comprises a removable strip of sealing film positioned over the toner receiving openings (11) and the toner supply openings (21).
Patent GB-2391974-A (GB)
Title: A data processing arrangement in which events and hardware may be masked so as to be invisible to downstream processing
Inventor: CHHEDA SACHIN
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A system-event core 60 for monitoring system events in a cellular computer system (20) within a parent computer system is provided. The system-event core 60 comprises: a control register block 100 for each cell computer system (20) configured to mask one or more system events and configurable to be masked by a system-event manager (320), an input/output block 103 operable to communicate with a computer bus 23, a register block 102 operable to store data about system events, and interrupt generation logic 104 operable to control interrupts for the cellular computer system (20).
Patent GB-2402884-A (GB)
Title: Skin patches
Inventor: RICHARDS PETER WILLIAM
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A transdermal skin patch (1) comprises drug storage means (3), securing means to secure the skin patch to the skin of a user, and drug release means, the drug release means being operative, in use, when the patch is secured to the user, to vary the amount of the drug released from the drug storage means (3) in dependence upon the temperature of the skin of the user. The drug release means comprises a solution containing the drug, the solution having a solubility which varies in dependence upon the temperature of the skin of the user, the amount of the drug released from the drug storage means (3) varying as the solubility varies. The drug release means may alternatively comprise a drug permeable film (5), the permeability of the film (5) to the drug increasing as skin temperature increases, the drug storage means, the securing means, and the drug permeable film comprising a single composite layer. The drug permeable film may comprise pores which increase in size as temperature rises. The amount of drug released may be zero at normal skin temperature, increasing as skin temperature rises. The patch may be secured by adhesive. The drug may be an anti-pyretic. A temperature display maybe included.